BGood · score 64/100 · #20 of 94 in South Dakota
Jenkin's Living Center
215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201 · 110 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.7 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in South Dakota
4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24)top quarter
$53,086 in fines in 3 years
Why Jenkin's Living Center is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against South Dakota nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 110 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Jenkin's Living Center at a Glance
B
64/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.67 h.
60<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 24.
83<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $53,086 fines, 0 denials.
27<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: South Dakota, medium facilities · CMS record 435036 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address215 South Maple Street, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone6058865777
CountyCodington
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds110
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.